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Geodetic reanalysis of annual glaciological mass balances (2001–2011) of Hintereisferner, Austria
Institute of Geography, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Erik Bollmann
Institute of Geography, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Stephan Peter Galos
Institute of Atmospheric and Cryospheric Sciences, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Lindsey Nicholson
Institute of Atmospheric and Cryospheric Sciences, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Rainer Prinz
Department of Geography and Regional Science, University of Graz, Austria
Lorenzo Rieg
Institute of Geography, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Rudolf Sailer
Institute of Geography, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Johann Stötter
Institute of Geography, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Georg Kaser
Institute of Atmospheric and Cryospheric Sciences, University of Innsbruck, Austria
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Short summary
This study presents a reanalysis of the glacier mass balance record at Hintereisferner, Austria, for the period 2001 to 2011. We provide a year-by-year comparison of glaciological and geodetic mass balances obtained from annual airborne laser scanning data. After applying a series of corrections, a comparison of the methods reveals major differences for certain years. We thoroughly discuss the origin of these discrepancies and implications for future glaciological mass balance measurements.
This study presents a reanalysis of the glacier mass balance record at Hintereisferner, Austria,...
